Volunteering in Nepal

Volunteer work in Nepal offers you the lot from the awe-inspiring Himalayas, friendly people and a magical Kingdom. Volunteering in Nepal enables you to get up close to the local people, live amongst the community away from the tourist trail and put something back. Whether it is basic English phrases, organising outdoor games or providing the children with new stimulation from painting, singing to drama and dance with an English theme. Whether you can offer the children education during your visit or some happy memories of doing new fun things by taking part in volunteer work in Nepal you will make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children.

Volunteering in Nepal offers a very hands-on experience which makes it all the more stimulating for the children and the volunteer. You may find yourself story telling with pictures you have drawn yourself, teaching your own version of the alphabet song, teaching songs like head, shoulders knees and toes where the children can sing and mime along , teaching outdoor games like cricket, rounders or volleyball or introducing the children to still life drawing or spelling bee competitions (don't forget to bring everything you need from home!).

Nepal Volunteers can chose their location before arrival from: remote mountain hamlets high up in the Himalayas many hours trek from the nearest road or bus stop, villages and towns in central Nepal close to larger towns and cities with all the usual facilities to villages and small towns in the tropical region to the south in Chitwan for those looking for warmer climates.

Volunteer work in Nepal offers the volunteer an opportunity to try out your own ideas and create the volunteer experience that you want.

More info...

There are no set arrival dates so you can arrive and start at any time although most volunteers arrive on or around the 7th of each month. Start sourcing your flight to Kathmandu now-volunteers recommend the following companies: Dial A Flight, STA Travel and Flightcentre.

What's Included In This Programme

Pick-up from airport.
Induction on arrival.

Training programme on arrival in Kathmandu.
Accommodation and all meals during training in Kathmandu.

Language and cultural training.
Accommodation during placement.
24/7 hour back-up support by partners in Kathmandu with local point of contact in village

We Consider This Project Ideal If You...

Want a serious challenge.
Want to hide yourself away from the world for a while.

Want to experience everyday life in the Himalayas
Enjoy hill walking, spectacular mountain views.
Want to immerse yourself in a totally new culture.

Nepal At A Glance...

Nepal is home to Everest and the breathtaking Himalayan Mountains. The world's highest (and still growing) peaks are twice the height of the Alps and dominate this small country and its way of life. Most Nepalese live far from a road and must travel by foot or mule to carry out their business.

Here you will receive a smile and the greeting "Namaste!" from everyone you pass on the path. Nepal has a rich culture and still has a king. Wherever you go in the country you will see evidence of Hinduism and Buddhism. There are monasteries, shrines, prayer flags and temples everywhere.

An astounding diversity of animal life can also be found in Nepal, ranging from the Bengal tiger to rhinoceros and elephant.

Climate: Hottest month/July.
Time difference from UK: GMT +5.45 hrs